MBA in Tourism

Programme Description

The MBA Programme in Tourism provides a general management post graduate and post experience education for those aspiring to or already at senior management level in tourism companies and organizations and equip them to perform effectively in managerial positions. Accordingly, the aim is not only to pursue an academic theoretical study, but rather to enable theory to apply in tourism companies practice such as programming, organizing and operation aspects of a tourism company. It is a living degree which utilizes participants’ work experience, but at the same time instils new skills and provides new knowledge in a real-life business environment. Thus it will develop participants’ ability to make informed decisions about their practice, broaden and deepen understanding of business and management function and processes; foster skills of business research, analysis, synthesis and creativity so as to enhance decision-making and promote organizational well-being within the context of a continually changing and competitive business environment; encourage innovation and awareness of the role of information and technology in innovation; develop awareness of ethical, social, environmental and global issues affecting management decisions in tourism companies.

The MBA in Tourism is a distinctive Programme that encompasses the study of tourism market understanding, leadership, information technology, globalization, strategic planning, and related areas. The program adopts a holistic view of tourism, integrating commercial, technological, financial aspects, and leadership challenges. The Programme curriculum is designed to equip current and future tourism companies leaders with the skills, knowledge and tools they need to manage tourism business successfully.

Programme Studies Duration

The Programme studies duration is 1½ years (18 months) and to qualify for the “MBA in Tourism sector” degree, students will be required to complete a Programme of study totaling 90 ECTS over 18 months (1½ years).

The Programme will be delivered within 3 (three) semesters. During the 1st semester 5 modules will be provided, totaling 30 ECTS, during the 2nd semester another 5 modules will be provided, totaling 30 ECTS and during the 3rd semester 1 additional module will be provided, along with the MBA Dissertation, totaling 30 ECTS. The MBA Dissertation is obligatory and corresponds to 24 ECTS.

Learning outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

Use a variety of analytical techniques to identify a complex business problem, generate and compare alternatives and develop a solution in the tourism sector.

Select and implement the appropriate research skills and tools (information technology and / or quantitative analysis) to solve problems in the tourism sector.